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Nine residents of a Rossendale care home hit by a coronavirus outbreak have died, it’s been confirmed.

Haslingden Hall Care Home said it was in full lockdown after first revealing the outbreak at the end of last month.

A spokesperson for Haslingden Hall told LancsLive: “A number of residents have sadly passed away recently, nine of whom were confirmed to have Covid-19 and died in hospital. Every one was much loved by our team and will be sadly missed, and our thoughts are with their loved ones at this very difficult time.

“We are keeping in regular contact with all residents’ families to keep them updated on our strict hygiene procedures and appropriate use of PPE by staff. Both they, and Lancashire County Council, have been hugely supportive of what is being done by our team.”

The privately-owned Lancaster Avenue residential home, which revealed the outbreak on its Facebook page on April 23, has a capacity of 76. The death toll across Rossendale from coronavirus rose to 18 this week, up seven from a week ago.

It is comprised of 13 hospital deaths, four in care homes, and one at home.

Rossendale council leader Alyson Barnes said: “My thoughts and sympathies are with those who have lost their lives to this horrible disease. I also want to pay tribute to care staff in all our care homes in the borough. COVID-19 outbreaks in care homes are a huge worry as their residents are our most vulnerable.

“Lancashire County Council and NHS partners are working closely with Rossendale’s care homes during this public health emergency and we of course will support them in any way we can.”

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Haslingden Coun David Stansfield said: “My heart goes out to all the people, whether they have died in hospital or an old people’s home. My heart also goes out to their families who cannot be there to say their goodbyes.”

He added: “All in all I think we have done very well in Rossendale.”

A Lancashire County council spokesman said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of those who have died of this terrible virus. We are working closely with all of Lancashire’s care homes to support them through this crisis.”

Haslingden MP Sara Britcliffe said: ““It’s so sad to hear of any lives lost due coronavirus in our community, but even more upsetting to hear of potentially numerous in one place - my thoughts are with all their families and friends, and the amazing care workers who are at the front line of looking after and trying to keep safe all the vulnerable people who are shielding whilst we come together to fight this pandemic”.